5
PDI
5.2 mi
DISTANCE
1,199 ft
GAINED
3.4 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Joy Road is a short, steep, rolling climb through the redwoods. This road is iconic in local road races and known as a 'nasty finish'. Climbing from the Bodega Highway you start with some steep sections, pot hole filled pavement, and dense, beautiful redwood forest. As it turns into rolling hills with a false top, you can take a quick breather as you descent past Taylor Road and have one last push to the top. Joy Road connection to Colman Valley which is another iconic Sonoma county climb and can take you to the coast or to Occidental. Be on the look out pot holes, and a few blind corners.
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bamiral
This ride surprised me, as it's only rated a 1.2 FEITS. For me, the climb was strenuous. There is also a lot more to it, as this page only shows the first part of Joy Rd, which is the most difficult, except for the section just after Bittner Road. Taking it all the way up to the top, which is on Coleman Valley Road near Timber Lane, is the full climb and very enjoyable!
